Overview

• The Cleveland Guardians defeated the New York Yankees 3-2 on April 22, 2025, at Progressive Field, taking a 2-0 lead in the series.
• A pivotal sixth inning saw Cleveland score three runs through a combination of a double steal, passed ball, RBI double, and infield hits, overturning a 2-0 deficit.
• Reliever Cade Smith secured his second save in as many nights with an ultra-efficient four-pitch ninth inning, stepping in for rested closer Emmanuel Clase.
• Yankees starter Will Warren delivered five strong innings but lost control in the sixth, while Aaron Judge went 4-for-4 with a double, raising his batting average to .411.
• Cleveland has now won five straight games and 11 of their last 14, maintaining momentum in this rematch of the 2024 ALCS.